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BL57 YSB

2008 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

68,950 mi
Last recorded68,950 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 YSB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 68,950 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 67,234 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 65,643 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 63,591 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 62,621 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 62,617 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 61,394 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 60,367 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 60,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 59,194 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 57,426 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 53,545 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 49,669 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 44,630 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 38,415 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 32,874 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 25,102 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 20,156 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 20,156 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Audi A4?

Based on 7,096,957 MOT tests across 571,801 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
7,591
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
571,801
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 231,238
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 97,478
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 97,376
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84,223
Registration plate lamp not working 78,638
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BL57 YSB is a 2008 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2008 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 95,161 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 231,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BL57 YSB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A4 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 18 years old, this Audi A4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BL57 YSB registered?

BL57 YSB is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 11 January 2008.

Is BL57 YSB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL57 YSB shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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